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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~ISSION
TIME: Monday, December 28, 1964, 7:30 P. Mo
PLACE: City Council Chambers
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGAINIZATION
The meeting was called to order by ZChairman Norton at 7:32 P. M.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cowley,. Crisp, McFall, Norton, and O'Rorke
Absent: Commissioners Glenn and' Kellum
B. MINUTES
It.was moved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner
O'Rorke that the reading of the minutes of December 14, 1964 be waived
and that the minutes be approved subject to the following correction:
Page 6. . . paragraph 2.under "A-159" . . . line 1 .... Change "Mr.
and Mrs. Melton" to "~. Melton and his architect".
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:34 P.M.
A. ~7.74 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00"
(Single Family Residential) to "R-I-40,000 P-C" (Single Family
Residential Planned Community).- Continued from Novembe~ 23, 196~!
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be
continued until the next. regular meeting (January 11, 1965)
since a revised tentative map had not been received.
Chairman Norton so directed.
B° C-75 - Margaret Carniel et al, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Change of
Zoning from '~R-1-12,500''~ (Single Family Residential) to "P-A"
{Professional-Administrative) - Continued from December 14, 1964
Chairman Norton deferred discussion of this matter until later
in the evening since the'applicant's representatives were not
present.
C. C-76 - Robert Taylor Constructi~n Company, Prospect Road - Change of
Zoning from "R-I-40,000"! (Single Family Residential) to
"R-I-40,000 P-C'~ (Singlei Family Residential Planned Community) -
Continued from December 14. 1964
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued
until the next regular meeting (January 11, 1965) since a revised
tentative map had not be~n filed.
The Chairman so directed;.
D. C-8! - Paul Masson, Inc., Saratoga Avenue - Change of Zoning from
"R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "Conditional M"
(Conditional Industrial).- Continued from December..l~, 1964
The Secretary advised 1)Z the Subdivision Committee had met with
the applicantss representatives 2) in view of the extent of the
application, it ~,;as decided that further study was necessary and
3) for this reason it was recommended that C-81 be continued.
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II. D. C-81 - Paul Ma~__spn_z Inc., Ssrato~a Avedue
On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-81, Paul
Masson, Inc., continued until the meeting on January 11, 1965.
E. C%82 - Bell-Scott Developers, BigZBasiD Way - Change of Zoning from
"R-1-4.0,O00" (S~ngle Famil~ Residential) to "R-1-40,O00 P-D"
(Single Family Residential Planned Development) - Continued from
December ~4_~_ 1964
The Secretary advised 1) the Subdivision Committee had met with the
applicants 2) an agreement had been reached on all matters with
the exception of a retaining wall 3) the Committee felt that it
would be prepared to make a recommendation at the next meeting and
4) in view of this it waszrecommended that C-82 be continued until
the meeting on January 11,=1965.
Chairman Norton so directed.
F. V-252- Anatol Romanof, Foothill Lane - Variance in connection with Site
Width and Area
The public hearing on V-252 was opened at 7:42 P. M. The Secretary
advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no
written 'communications on file. He then briefly reviewed this
application and read the applicants~s statement of reason.
Mr. Romanof was present and explained 1) the subject property was
zoned for 10,000 square foot lots. when he bought it in 1952 2)
while he had planned to divide the property into two lots at some
time in the future and had planted trees to separate.the two lots
(under the guidance of the~County Planning Department), a record
of survey had not been filed 3) while the zoning was changed in
1961 to require 40,000 squ~re foot lots, he had been unaware of
of same until recently and i4) because of his health he now desired
to divide the property.
Mr. Roessl of Foothill Lane stated that he was not opposed to the
granting of the variance if the road was repaired. Chairman Norton
explained that road improvements would be covered by building site
approval if the variance was granted.
After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued
until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance
Committee for study and a report at that time.
B. C-75 - Margaret Carniel et al, Sa~atoga-Sunnyvale Road - Change of Zoning
from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "P-A" (Professional-
Administrative) - Continued from December 14. 1964
Mr. Carniel was present but stated that he had no further comment at
this time.
B. T. Galeb, Seagull Way, ~tated that he felt the General Plan
should be reviewed with an:open mind in an effort to determine the
proper land use for parcel~ such as the subject property.
Commissioner Crisp stated i) the Subdivision Committee had advised
at the last meeting that a Zreport recomnending denial of this appli-
cation had been prepared 2)~ the applicant's representative had
requested that this matter 'be continued to allow adequate time for
him to discuss the application further with his clients and 3) it
was his 'recommendation thai action be taken on this matter at this
time.
At the request of the Chairman, Commissioner Crisp read the report
of the Subdivision Cox~n:ittee relative to C-75.
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Plannin% Commission Minutes - December 28,; 1964. - Continued
II. B. C-7__5 - Margaret Carniel et al, S~ratoRa-Sunnyvd. le Road
It was moved by Commissioner Cowley and seconded by Commissioner
Cowley and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the public he~ring
on C-75 be closed; motion ~arried unanimously and the hearing
closed at 7:55 Po Mo
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the Subdivision Committee keport of November 23, 1964 relative to
C-75 (recommending disapproval) be adopted and forwarded to the
City Council as the recommendation of the Commission° Roll call
vote: Ayes: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, McFall, Norton and
O~Rorke. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioners Glenn and Kellum.
Motion carried unanimously:.
Chairman Norton then requested that the Secretary place this time
on the agenda for the General Plan Review as requested by the
applicant.
The Chairman declared public hearing closed for the evening at 7:56 P. Mo
III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES
A. SD-516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued
from November 23~ 1964
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be contin-
ued on the basis of 1) lack of action on the application for
change of zoning and 2)Z lack of a revised tentative map.
Chairman Norton, on thei basis of this recommendation, directed
SD-516, Frank Bonnet, continued until the next regular meeting.
B. SD-529 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision
180 Lots - Continued from December 14,. 19~4
It was recommended by Commissioner Crisp that SD-529 be contin-
ued since, as in the case of SD-516, ~o action had been taken
on the application for ~hange of 'zoning and a revised tentative
map had not been filed.
Chairman Norton directe~ SD-529 continued until the meeting on
January 11, 1965.
C. SD-536 - Bell-Scott Developers, Big Basin Way - Subdivision - 51 Lots
Continued from December 14~ 1964
CommissiOner Crisp explained that an agreement had been reached
on most items pertaining to this application and that the
Committee expected to present its recommendation at the next
regular meeting.
Chairman Norton, on the basis of the foregoing, directed SD-536.
continued until the meeting on January 11, 1965.
D. SD-537 - Ray Jones, Pierce Road z- Subdivision - 25 Lots - Continued from
December 14, 1964
After reviei~ing the proZposed conditions of approval, the
applicant questioned Conditions 5 e. nd 14. With reference to
the required im?rovement of Pierce Road (Condition 5), he stated
that this requirement might necessitate the removal of trees
they had hoped to preserve. With regard to backfilling the
washout (Condition 14),. he advised that the washout was in the
easement and it was felt that the parties who gain benefit
from the road ~hould repair it.
The Commission assured Mr. Jones that the City not only
encouraged but often required the preservation of trees and
observed that no doubt :the improvement could be shifted within
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Planning Commission Mint - December 28 ~ ~G64 - Conti~
III. D. SD-537 - Ray Jones. Pierce Road:
the right-of-way to make provision for same. During the
discussion that followed, the Coxmni~sion concurred 1) the
question of liability arose in connection with the washout and
2) a vote should be taken to affirm the conditions pertaining
to the road improvemen~ and the washout.
Chairman Norton moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that
Condition 5 of the proposed conditions of approval relative to
SD-537 (pertaining to the improvement of Pierce Road) be affirn,-
ed; motion carried with Commissioner Cowley abstaining.
Chairman Norton then mdved, seconded by Commissioner McFall,
that Condition 14 of the proposed conditions of approval
relative to SD-537 (peFtaining to the backfilling of the was~x-
out) be affirmed; motion carried with Commissioner Cowley
abstaining.
It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner
McFall that the Subdivision Committee Report of December 28,
1964 relative to SD-537 be adopted and that the tentative map
(Exhibit "A-2", filed December 28, 1964) be approved subject
to the 16 conditions:set forth in the Subdivision Committee
Report, Conditions 5 a~d 14 of which were affirmed by specific
vote of the Commission; motion carried with Commissioner Cowley
abstaining.
Mr. Jones was advised by the Commission that he could make a
request for reconsideration at any time within the next thirty
(30) days. :
E. SDR-533-..R & M. Construction Company, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval
- 1 Lot - Revised Tentative Map - Continued from December 14,
1964
Commissioner Crisp recommended that SDR-533 be continued until
the next regular meeting to allow the applicant additional time
to try to find a solution to the problem involved with this site.
Chairman Norton so directed.
F. SDR-539- William G. Clark, Horseshoe Drive - Building Site Approval
1 Lot' '
Mr. Clark expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions
of approval but requested that this application be continued
to allow time for further discussion with his engineer. He
explained that according to the Record of Survey he had fee
title to the 20 foot corridor and would like to confirm this
before approval of thetentative map because of the requirement
for a turnaround.
Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed
SDR-539 continued unti.1 the meeting on January 11, 1965.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Chairman Norton welcomed Mesdames Parker and Owens of the Good Government Group
and expressed the appreciation of all for the coffee served during recess. He
also acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of
Women Voters, Messrs. Neubrech, Stokes, GerlaCh, and Whittal of the Toastmasters
Club, Mr. Binkley of the Good Government Group, and Mr. Hernandez of the Council
of Service Clubs.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design
Review - Plans for Remodeling Servcie Station - Continued from
November 9, 1964
Commissioner Cowley advi. sed that the Design Review Committee had
reviewed the revised plaZns submitted by the Richfield Oil
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IV. A. A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporat~o_p_n, BiR Basin l~ay
Corporation and had found'same satisfactory subject to intensity
of illumination of the sign not exceeding 430 milliamperes. He
then advised of the Fire Marshal's comments (regarding 1 hour
fire retardant walls) and acknowledged that there might be a
problem in this connection. After discussion it was decided that
preliminary approval could be granted since the applicant would
have a chance to work out this problem before submitting plans
for final approval.
Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that
preliminary design approval be granted A-154 as shown on Exhibit
"All", comprised of four (4) sheets~ subject to the intensity of
illumination of the sign being limited to 430 milliamperes;
motion carried unanimously.
B. A-158 - Texaco, Inc., Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Design Review - Sign for
Texaco Service Station - Continued from December 14~ 1964
Commissioner Cowley recommended. that A-158 be continued until the
next regular meeting sincA the revised plans requested by the
commission had not been filed.
Chairman Norton so directed.
A-163 - Redwood Empire, Saratoga-$unnyVale Road - Design Review - Identi-
fication Sign - Continued'from DeCember 14~ 1964
Commissioner Cowley moved~ seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that
A-163 be granted design approval for the identification sign as
shown on Exhibit "A" subject to the following:
1. The word "Industrial" is to be changed to "Conmlercial".
2. The light fixture on the top of the sign is to be a non-
rotating, non-flashing light.
3. All other signs along the 290 feet of frontage on Saratoga-
Sunnyvale Road are to be removed, and no other sign is to
be erected along~this property frontage.
4.The intensity of'illumination of the sign is not to
exceed 430 milliamperes.
Motion carried unanimouslY.
D. A-156 - Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, Herriman Avenue - Final
Design Review - Church BuildinR
Commissioner Cowley recommended that this matter be continued
since 1) the color and material schedules and landscape plans
had not been submitted and 2) final approval (for which the
applicant had applied) could not be granted until these items
had been received.
Chairman Norton directed A-156 continued until the meeting on
January 11, 1965.
V, CITY COUNCIL REPORT '
Commissioner Cowley gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council
meeting on December 16, 1964 with emphasis on items of particular interest
to the Commission.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
Saratoga Post Office - Request that Diagonal Parking be permitted along
Saratoga Avende - Continued from December 14, 1964
The Secretary advised that in discussion with the Subdivision Committee
and the Director of Public Works it was felt that the following two alternates
could be offered: 1) reduce the 10 foot sidewalk to 5 feet, making the other
5 feet available for the diagonal parking spaces or 2) move the centerline
of Saratoga Avenue to provide extra ~ootage for the diagonal parking.
Commissioner Cowley stated that he felt the Post office should first provide
the 5 customer spaces along the southwest side of the building as agreed
(delivery trucks and trash cans now Occupy these spaces) and if the parking
still appears insufficient further consideration could be given to the need
for additional spaces.
Commissioner O'Rorke concurred with ~ommissioner Cowley.
Following a lengthy discussion relative to the need for additional spaces
and the safety of diagonal parking ailong Saratoga Avenue, Chairman Norton,
with concurrence of the Commission, ~equested that the Secretary send a
letter to the Post Office explaining the difficulty in appraising the parking
situation since the five customer spaces had not been provided along the
southwest side of the building, then directed this matter continued until
the next regular meeting to allow adequate time for the Commission to take a
further look at the situation,
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN :
C~.a.~pbell Union High School District
The Secretary read a communication from the Campbell Union High School
District with ~Qhich ~,ms submitted a copy of a petition (with 462 signa-
tures of persons in the Prospece Avenue area) opposing any change in the
school district boundaries. Atzthe request of the Chairman, he also read
the petition.
Chairman Norton directed that the letter and the petition be filed with
the Orlando change of zoning application.
B. ORAL
1. ~. Hernandez again reminded the Commission that he felt all change
of zoning applications should be set aside until they could be
studied under the General Plan Review. He further stated that he
felt the press should be compelled to accept all information taken
for the minutes if the members of the press did not attend the
meeting. :
Chairman Norton explained that the informaion could be made available
for members of the press bu~, of course, they could print what they
chose.
2. Chairman Norton welcomed Councilman Burry and expressed the Commis-
sion's appreciation for his attendance.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
'Respec fully submi'~ted,
. . , Secretary
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